Magic Towns Italy
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No Dolce Vita Nonsense
No Dolce Vita Nonsense
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Magic Towns Italy is the podcast for expats and retirees considering life in Italy. We explore towns in depth — from lifestyle and healthcare to education and transport — and share expat-relevant news and insights. Each episode offers honest, practical guidance to help you find your ideal place. Discover more with our Town Explorer at Magictowns.it
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- No Dolce Vita Nonsense · 28 minClaire Hearn (@msbritaly) left the Met Police and her own catering business for Salerno in 2018, with no family, no ties and no Italian. Eight years on, she talks friendships…
- Dan Kidson: "The Only American in Town" · 28 minDan Kidson left a 25-year management career, travelled the world looking for home, and found it in Grottole, a village of 2,000 in Basilicata.
- The Property Evaluator · 11 minDiscover how Magic Towns Italy’s Property Evaluator uncovers hidden risks, local prices and true costs before you buy an Italian home.
- From NYC to Campania: Caroline Chirichella · 35 minAnna: Hi, Caroline. It’s so nice to see you again after more than a year. Caroline: Yes, it’s very nice to see you again, too. How have things been going? Anna: Everything’s…
- The Boy And His Football Field · 6 minLuca: [00:00:00] Good morning. This week there is no usual episode. Something happened in our town and I wrote about it in a newsletter. I’m going to read it to you. That’s all…
- From "Milan Hater" To Its Biggest Advocate · 32 minDiscover Sara’s journey from Chicago to Milan, from studying Italian to building a new career, and why the city won her over.
- Is Italian Property "Uninvestable"? · 20 minLuca: [00:00:00] Hi Anna Anna: Hi, Luke. Luca: Hi. A quick quiz before we start the episode. Anna: Oh, no. Not again. Luca: Sorry. So if I told you that the town in Italy where…
- Why Tim Epstein Left Italy After Living the Dolce Vita on Lake Garda · 33 minTim Epstein shares why he moved to Lake Garda before Brexit, built a new life in Italy, and ultimately chose to leave the expat dream behind. As mentioned during the show, Tim is…
- Italian Property: Before You Sign Anything · 21 minDiscover key insights on navigating Italian property purchases and renovations as Jan shares her experiences and advice. Avoid common pitfalls!
- The Renovation That Never Happened · 23 minDiscover how Jan navigated the challenges of buying and renovating a house in Italy, uncovering the allure of Puglia and crucial lessons learned.
- Same Life, Half the Price · 18 minDiscover essential tips and tools for living in Italy in the latest Magic Towns Italy Podcast episode. Learn about the unique cost of living calculator!
- School Quality and School Calendars · 15 minExplore the differences in school performance in northeastern Italy, featuring top schools and INVALSI testing insights on the Magic Towns Italy podcast.
- What To Ask Before Buying in Italy · 17 minExplore insights on buying property in Italy with Luca and Justin. Discover challenges foreign buyers face and tips to navigate Italian real estate.
- Mortgages and Mistakes, With Justin Mavity · 23 minJustin Mavity is back in the studio — this time in person, with wine — to talk through the two things foreign buyers get wrong in Italy: the money and the paperwork.
- Jasmina Wanders: Living on Sicilian Time · 36 minAt 24, Jasmina Wanders left the UK for Italy with no guarantees and a beginner's grasp of the language. First Mantova for a master's in historic architecture, then a leap most…
- Banking In Italy: Revolut on IBANs, FX, And Skipping The Branch · 29 minDiscover the ins and outs of banking in Italy with Magic Towns Italy podcast's latest episode. Join Luca and Anna as they chat with Revolut's Jeffrey Chanseau about opening…
- 180 Empty Houses: One American Family's Mission in Abruzzo · 33 minDiscover an inspiring journey of cultural integration on the Magic Towns Italy Podcast. Join us as Joe Reagan shares his adventures in revitalizing a remote Abruzzo community.
- Italy or Malta: Where Would You Move? · 34 minDiscover the expat lifestyle in Malta with insights from Gill and Boba. Compare living in Malta versus Italy on the Magic Towns Italy podcast.
- Italy’s Rail Connectivity: The True Story in Liguria and Beyond · 22 minDiscover the surprising truths about Italy's rail network in this week's episode of Magic Towns Italy. Explore what data reveals about connectivity, debunking common myths of…
- Top Regions for Public Healthcare in Italy · 14 minDiscover Italy's top regions for public healthcare, with insights into how data reveals surprising leaders in quality and access.







